Rib repairs

[ianjohn]

Hi all

Towards the end of last summer I noticed that an existing patch (already put on when I bought the boat) was leaking slightly. I’m after some advice on what to do; totally take the existing patch off and replace with a new one, or; stick some glue around the existing patch where it’s leaking?
Also what repair kit/equipment would people recommend to fix the issue?

Cheers

Ian

[beamishken]

Have a look at both Henshaws & polymarine websites both sell repair equipment and both have repair guides on their websites.
Stick with two pack glue, bostic 2402 or equivalent if its hypalon.

[ianjohn]

Originally Posted by beamishken

Have a look at both Henshaws & polymarine websites both sell repair equipment and both have repair guides on their websites.
Stick with two pack glue, bostic 2402 or equivalent if its hypalon.

Thanks mate [emoji106]

[ianjohn]

Forgot to mention the boat is a Honwave T35-AE Inflatable Boat Aluminium Floor

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by ianjohn

Forgot to mention the boat is a Honwave T35-AE Inflatable Boat Aluminium Floor

Won't be hypalon then follow the instructions for repairing pvc boats

[Russ1]

Originally Posted by ianjohn

Forgot to mention the boat is a Honwave T35-AE Inflatable Boat Aluminium Floor

Hi Ian what glue did you decide to go for in the end as I need to stick a couple of patches on my honwave
Thanks

[ianjohn]

Originally Posted by Russ1

Hi Ian what glue did you decide to go for in the end as I need to stick a couple of patches on my honwave

Thanks

Hi Russ

I went with Polymarine in the end. There’s a pack you can buy to repair PVC boats with some pretty good guidance on how to do it. Even though I’ve bought the kit I haven’t made a start on it yet but I’ll put some pics up when I’ve done it.

Polymarine were also really helpful when I rang up to discuss what needed to be done.

Will keep you posted on how I get on.

Ian

[ianjohn]

Originally Posted by ianjohn

Hi Russ

I went with Polymarine in the end. There’s a pack you can buy to repair PVC boats with some pretty good guidance on how to do it. Even though I’ve bought the kit I haven’t made a start on it yet but I’ll put some pics up when I’ve done it.

Polymarine were also really helpful when I rang up to discuss what needed to be done.

Will keep you posted on how I get on.

Ian

Sorry, forgot to add the link


https://www.polymarineshop.com/produ...epair-kit-pvc/